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9. Engine Assembly
A: REMOVAL
1) Remove the striker - front hood. <Ref. to EB-11, DISASSEMBLY, Front Hood.>
2) Fully open the front hood. <Ref. to NT-20, FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY, NOTE, Note.>
3) Remove the collector cover.
(1) Remove the clips (A).
(2) Hold the shaded area (B) by hand and carefully pull the RH side (C) upward.
(3) Hold the shaded area (D) by hand and carefully pull the LH side (E) upward.
4) Collect the refrigerant from A/C system. <Ref. to AC-26, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
5) Release the fuel pressure. <Ref. to FU(w/o STI)-146, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, PROCE-
DURE, Fuel.>
6) Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
NOTE:
This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
7) Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to NT-5, BATTERY, NOTE, Note.>
8) Remove the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-22, REMOVAL, Air Intake Duct.>
9) Remove the intercooler. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-38, REMOVAL, Intercooler.>
10) Remove the ECM. <Ref. to FU(w/o STI)-132, REMOVAL, Engine Control Module (ECM).>
11) Remove the intake duct No. 1 and intake duct No. 2. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-23, INTAKE DUCT NO. 1, RE-
MOVAL, Intake Duct.> <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-25, INTAKE DUCT NO. 2, REMOVAL, Intake Duct.>
12) Remove the radiator. <Ref. to CO(w/o STI)-37, REMOVAL, Radiator.>
13) Disconnect sections (A) and (B) of the brake booster vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump and in-
take manifold, and remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the clip (C).
EX-03204
(A)
(B)
(C)
(E)
(D)
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14) Remove the clip (D) securing the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold, and move the brake
booster vacuum hose at the locations that do not interfere operation.
15) Disconnect the bulkhead harness connectors from the engine harness connectors.
ME-07906
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
ME-07907
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16) Disconnect the connector (A) from the brake vacuum pump.
17) Disconnect connector (B) and terminal (C) from the generator, and remove the clip (D) securing the gen-
erator cord to the intake manifold.
18) Disconnect connector (A) from A/C compressor, and remove the generator cord from clip (B).
19) Remove the clip (C) securing the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector, and move the generator cord
to the left side wheel apron.
20) Remove the bolts securing the A/C pressure hoses to A/C compressor, and disconnect the A/C pressure
hoses from A/C compressor. <Ref. to AC-63, REMOVAL, Hose and Pipe.>
(D)
(C)
(B)
(A)
ME-07908
ME-07909
(B)
(A)
(C)
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21) Disconnect the heater inlet hose (A) from the water pipe assembly, and disconnect the heater outlet hose
(B) from the water pipe LH.
22) Disconnect the engine coolant inlet hose and engine coolant outlet hose from the CVTF cooler (with
warmer feature) and EGR cooler. (CVT model)
ME-07910
(A)
(B)
ME-07911
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23) Remove the pitching stopper.
24) Remove the oil catch tank. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-52, REMOVAL, Oil Catch Tank.>
25) Lower the vehicle.
26) Remove the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(w/o STI)-9, REMOVAL, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
27) Set the transmission jack to the transmission. (CVT model)
NOTE:
Be careful that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the transmission oil pan.
28) Remove the rear crossmember and attach the ST. (CVT model)
ST 41099YC001 ST REAR MOUNT
Tightening torque:
T1: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
T2: 70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
29) Remove the transmission jack. (CVT model)
ME-07877
ME-07912
ST
T2
T1
T2
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30) Disconnect the ground cable from the oil pipe assembly.
31) Remove the lower bolt securing the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT. (CVT model)
ME-07227
ME-07363
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32) Remove the bolts and nuts which hold the lower side of transmission to the engine.
CVT model
•MT model
ME-06573
ME-05099
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33) Remove the nuts which secure the engine mounting to the front crossmember.
34) Lower the vehicle.
35) Remove the starter. <Ref. to SC(w/o STI)-7, REMOVAL, Starter.>
36) Separate the torque converter clutch from the drive plate. (CVT model)
(1) Remove the service hole plug.
ME-07359
ME-07229
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(2) Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to remove the bolts which hold
torque converter clutch to drive plate.
(3) Attach the ST to the torque converter clutch case.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
37) Remove the clip (A) securing the bulkhead harness to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature). (CVT mod-
el)
ME-07913
ME-06580
ST
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38) Remove the upper bolt securing the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT, and move the CVTF
cooler (with warmer feature) at the locations that do not interfere operation. (CVT model)
39) Remove the bolt (A) securing the transmission harness stay to the CVT. (CVT model)
NOTE:
This procedure is required to prevent the transmission connector from touching the A/C pressure hose during
engine removal/installation.
40) Remove the air breather hose from the clip (B), and then remove the clip (B) from the pitching stopper
bracket. (CVT model)
NOTE:
This procedure is required to prevent the clip from touching the A/C pressure hose during engine removal/
installation.
ME-07360
(A)
ME-07914
(B)
(A)
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41) Disconnect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to spill fuel.
Catch the fuel from the tubes using a container or cloth.
(1) Disconnect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube from the fuel pipe assembly, and remove the
clip (A) securing the fuel delivery tube.
NOTE:
Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
(a) Slider
FU-07796
(a)
(a)
ME-08069
(A)
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(2) Disconnect the evaporation hose from the fuel pipe assembly.
42) Separate the engine and transmission.
CAUTION:
Before removing the engine away from transmission, check to be sure no work has been overlooked.
(1) Support the engine with a lifting device and wire ropes.
ME-07348
ME-05105
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(2) Support the transmission with a garage jack.
CAUTION:
Be sure to perform this procedure to prevent the transmission from lowering by its own weight.
(3) Remove the bolts which hold the upper side of the transmission to the engine.
CVT model
(A) Transmission (B) Garage jack
ME-05106
(B)
(A)
ME-06581
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43) Remove the engine from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
(1) Slightly raise the engine.
(2) Raise the transmission with garage jack.
(3) Move the engine horizontally until engine is withdrawn from transmission. (CVT model)
(4) Move the engine horizontally until main shaft is withdrawn from clutch cover. (MT model)
(5) Slowly move the engine away from engine compartment.
44) Remove the engine mounting from the engine.
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install the engine mounting onto the engine.
Tightening torque:
35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
2) Apply a small amount of grease to splines of main shaft. (MT model)
Grease:
NICHIMOLY N-130 or equivalent
3) Position the engine in engine compartment and align it with transmission.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage adjacent parts or body panels with crank pulley, oil level gauge, etc.
ME-05109
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4) Install the bolts which hold upper side of transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
CVT model
•MT model
ME-06581
ME-05109
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5) Remove the lifting device and wire ropes.
6) Remove the garage jack.
7) Install the clip (B) to the pitching stopper bracket, and then install the air breather hose to the clip (B). (CVT
model)
8) Install the bolt (A) which secures the transmission harness stay to the CVT. (CVT model)
Tightening torque:
15 N·m (1.6 kgf-m, 11.8 ft-lb)
ME-05105
ME-07914
(B)
(A)
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9) Install the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT. (CVT model)
(1) Temporarily tighten the upper bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
(2) Using clip (A), fix the bulkhead harness to the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature).
(3) Lift up the vehicle.
(4) Install the lower bolt which secures CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
Tightening torque:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
(5) Lower the vehicle.
ME-07360
(A)
ME-07363
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(6) Tighten the upper bolt which secures the CVTF cooler (with warmer feature) to the CVT.
Tightening torque:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 17.0 ft-lb)
10) Install the torque converter clutch to drive plate. (CVT model)
(1) Remove the ST from torque converter clutch case.
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop the ST into the torque converter clutch case when removing the ST.
ST 498277200 STOPPER SET
ME-07464
ME-06580
ST
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(2) Insert the wrench into the crank pulley bolt and rotate the crank pulley to install the bolts which hold
torque converter clutch to drive plate.
NOTE:
Be careful not to drop bolts into the torque converter clutch case.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
(3) Fit the plug to service hole.
11) Install the starter. <Ref. to SC(w/o STI)-9, INSTALLATION, Starter.>
12) Lift up the vehicle.
ME-07915
ME-07229
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13) Install the bolts and nuts which hold lower side of the transmission to engine.
Tightening torque:
50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
CVT model
•MT model
ME-06573
ME-05099
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14) Install the nuts which hold the engine mounting to the crossmember.
NOTE:
Make sure that locators (a) of the engine mounting are securely inserted.
Use a new nut.
Tightening torque:
60 N·m (6.1 kgf-m, 44.3 ft-lb)
15) Connect the ground cable to the oil pipe assembly.
Tightening torque:
7 N·m (0.7 kgf-m, 5.2 ft-lb)
16) Set the transmission jack to the transmission. (CVT model)
NOTE:
Be careful that the support plate of transmission jack does not touch the transmission oil pan.
ME-08112
(a)
(a)
ME-07227
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17) Remove the ST and install the rear crossmember. (CVT model)
ST 41099YC001 ST REAR MOUNT
Tightening torque:
T1: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
T2: 35 N·m (3.6 kgf-m, 25.8 ft-lb)
T3: 70 N·m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)
18) Remove the transmission jack. (CVT model)
19) Install the front exhaust pipe. <Ref. to EX(w/o STI)-19, INSTALLATION, Front Exhaust Pipe.>
20) Lift up the vehicle.
21) Install the oil catch tank. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-53, INSTALLATION, Oil Catch Tank.>
22) Install the pitching stopper.
Tightening torque:
T1: 50 N·m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)
T2: 58 N·m (5.9 kgf-m, 42.8 ft-lb)
ME-07916
T3
T1
ST
T2
T3
ME-07917
T2
T1
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23) Connect the fuel delivery tube and evaporation hose.
(1) Connect the evaporation hose to fuel pipe assembly.
(2) Connect the quick connector on the fuel delivery tube to the fuel pipe assembly, and fix the fuel deliv-
ery tube using clip (A).
CAUTION:
Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface
of the pipe.
When connecting the quick connector, make sure to insert it all the way in before locking the slider.
When it is difficult to lock the slider, check that the connector is fully inserted.
After locking the slider, check again that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE:
Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.
(a) Slider
ME-07348
FU-07797
(a)
(a)
(a)
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24) Connect the engine coolant inlet hose and engine coolant outlet hose to the CVTF cooler (with warmer
feature) and EGR cooler. (CVT model)
ME-08069
(A)
ME-07911
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25) Connect the heater inlet hose (A) to the water pipe assembly, and connect the heater outlet hose (B) to
the water pipe LH.
NOTE:
Be careful not to mix up the heater inlet hose and the heater outlet hose when connecting them.
26) Connect the A/C pressure hose to A/C compressor. <Ref. to AC-67, INSTALLATION, Hose and Pipe.>
27) Set the generator cord, and fix the generator cord to the fuel pipe protector using clip (C).
(a) Heater inlet hose (c) To water pipe ASSY (e) To heater core ASSY
(b) Heater outlet hose (d) To water pipe LH (f) Engine coolant flow
ME-07138
(a)
(b)
(e)
(f)
(f)
(c)
(d)
(f)
(f)
ME-07910
(A)
(B)
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28) Install the generator cord to clip (B), and connect the connector (A) to A/C compressor.
29) Using clip (D), fix the generator cord to the generator cord stay, and connect the connector (B) and the
terminal (C) to the generator.
Tightening torque:
15 N·m (1.5 kgf-m, 11.1 ft-lb)
30) Connect the connector (A) to the brake vacuum pump.
ME-07918
(B)
(A)
(C)
(D)
(C)
(B)
(A)
ME-07908
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31) Connect the bulkhead harness connector to the engine harness connector.
32) Using clip (D), fix the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
NOTE:
Install the clip to the position of alignment mark of intake manifold.
33) Connect sections (A) and (B) of the brake booster vacuum hose to the brake vacuum pump and intake
manifold, and install the brake booster vacuum hose to the clip (C).
34) Install the radiator. <Ref. to CO(w/o STI)-40, INSTALLATION, Radiator.>
35) Install the intake duct No. 1 and intake duct No. 2. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-29, INTAKE DUCT NO. 1, IN-
STALLATION, Intake Duct.> <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-32, INTAKE DUCT NO. 2, INSTALLATION, Intake Duct.>
36) Install the ECM. <Ref. to FU(w/o STI)-134, INSTALLATION, Engine Control Module (ECM).>
37) Install the intercooler. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-41, INSTALLATION, Intercooler.>
38) Install the air intake duct. <Ref. to IN(w/o STI)-22, INSTALLATION, Air Intake Duct.>
39) Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. <Ref. to NT-5, BATTERY, NOTE, Note.>
40) Fill engine coolant. <Ref. to CO(w/o STI)-14, FILLING OF ENGINE COOLANT, REPLACEMENT, En-
gine Coolant.>
41) Check the CVTF level and replenish it if necessary. (CVT model) <Ref. to CVT(TR690)-36, ADJUST-
MENT, CVTF.>
ME-07907
ME-07906
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
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42) Charge the A/C system with refrigerant. <Ref. to AC-27, PROCEDURE, Refrigerant Charging Proce-
dure.>
43) Install the collector cover.
44) Set the front hood to the normal position. <Ref. to NT-20, FRONT HOOD DAMPER STAY, NOTE, Note.>
45) Install the striker - front hood. <Ref. to EB-15, ASSEMBLY, Front Hood.>
46) Close the front hood.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check that pipes, hoses, connectors and clamps are installed firmly.
2) Check the engine coolant is at specified level.
3) Check CVTF is at the specified level. (CVT model)
4) Start the engine and check for exhaust gas, engine coolant, leaks of fuel, etc. Also check for noise and vi-
brations.
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